Feeds 2
1 onion, chopped
1 thumb size of ginger, grated
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
Half tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp groundnut oil
1 large potato, peeled and diced
500g fresh mussels, washed and beards removed, discarding any that do not close after a sharp tap
500ml water
Fresh coriander
Salt and pepper
1 - In a large pan, heat up the oil then add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and slightly coloured then add the ginger, garlic and spices. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2 - Stir in the potatoes and stir for 1 minute until covered in the spice mixture. Pour in the water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are softened.
3 - Tip in the mussels, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes.
4 - Taste for seasoning. It may not need salt due to the mussels. Remove any mussels that have not fully opened.
5 - Serve in bowls with lots of fresh coriander and a spoonful of fresh yoghurt. A squeeze of lime juice benefits.
8 comments:
Sounds as if you had a good holiday ;)
Hope you're feeling fighting fit soon
Happy New Year
Joanna
We don't use mussels nearly enough, perhaps just lack of imagination. This will do fine with the potatoes still waiting to be dug out of their beds in the garden.
Hi David, this is my kind of meal, any time of the year. I am always looking for new ways to cook mussels, so this would be a great addition to my repertoire. I also like these recipes:
http://eat-melbourne.blogspot.com/2007/06/restorative-broth.html
http://eat-melbourne.blogspot.com/2007/10/hit-of-heat.html
You asked me about the Daring Bakers. We have a blog that has info on how the group started, how to join and links to the member's blogs. This can be found here:
http://daringbakersblogroll.blogspot.com/
take care,
Nora
I am glad that this dish has brought you such comfort David. I will have to add it to my repertoire!!
Happy New Year, David.
I'm on the healthy soups today too!
nice to know you had a great time! I haven't tasted mussels yet, just saw Bobby flay cook it on FN:)
wish you a happy and healthy 2008!:)
That looks tasty. Good for you with resolutions -- mine are always gone by February, but I'm hoping to make my blog a real success this year.
Happy new year to you and the family. I'm looking forward to your magazine articles! Don't forget to link to them for us :)
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